NOTE: I changed the title from "Talked w/ Ray Franz today" because the new title seems better connected to the original post.
I discussed the issues Island Woman raised regarding Ray Franz, Ewart Chitty, Leo Greenlees, how this relates to supporting SilentLambs, or how right or wrong Bill Bowen may be.
Ray Franz stated again, as he did in his earleir post through me, and previous conversations with me, that he has never dealt with any issue regarding pedophilia among JWs. He has no direct information to share regarding Chitty or Greenlees as he was not involved with their leaving the Governing Body or aware of any evidence regarding them and this issue. He will not deal with rumor, inuendo, or unproven speculation that could sully people's reputations. Ray has absolutely no idea what she is talking about, and unless she or someone else can step forward with some specifics, he cannot give a better reply.
I also refer everyone back to Ray's post through me where he made some good remarks in support of SilentLambs. Ray respects what Bill and others are doing to help deal with this issue. In particular I discussed with Ray the private efforts I have made in providing assistance to attorneys who are dealing with the JW pedophile issue. He found this good and was supportive in the same manner he is with Bill Bowen ... and it seemed satisfactory to me. [I will add the link to this later on]
If something substantive comes up, please write to Ray Franz at Commentary Press, P.O. Box 43532, Atlanta, GA 30336. This way Ray can deal with issues and questions directly and in greater detail while respecting privacy.
IW: Check your message on this board. I responded to another issue you raised.
Jim Whitney